Need urgent advice and help from all of you

[swati.mishra]

Hi,

 

I am an international medical graduate (MBBS) from India. I have been trying to go through USMLE but could not clear not so I am planning to pursue the PA program.

I am just a day old in searching the details.

 

Q1) Is GRE a mandatory requirement for all the PA programs? Considering not a background in Maths, I am looking for programs which do not require GRE.

Q2) Is TOEFL must for PA programs even if my education was in English?

Q3) What is the process for applying for PA programs? What are the prerequisites before I can apply?

Q4) How much in advance I need to start the process?

Q5) Are the international doctors given any preference?

Q6) Is prior experience for assistance or healthcare really required? Do I need to do voluntary work/observership?

Q7) Is US citizenship a must requirement? I am currently on H4, however my husband's green card processing is initiated.

Q8) What is the approximate fee structure for PA programs?

Q9) Any other information I must be aware of?

Q10) What are other alternatives in medical profession?

 

Thanks a lot in advance for information.

 

Regards,

Swati Mishra

[Abs_p]

I posted a similar query in PRE-PA section. You can hijack that thread if that would help you. :)

[bgdog]

Seriously, read the forum, most of the answers lie before you just but a mouse click away.

 

Good luck.

[Aneshi]

Hey Swati,

I am also an IMG in the same boat. Contact me at aneshi154@gmail.com. Thanks and Regards...